Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia M’gladbach Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups and How to Watch — A Bundesliga Battle Between Two Borussias

When two clubs share the same name but stand on opposite ends of the table, you know the stakes are real. Borussia meets Borussia at Borussia-Park on Sunday — and for Dortmund, second place and Champions League football are squarely on the line.

Borussia M’gladbach currently rank 13th in the Bundesliga, while Borussia Dortmund hold 2nd position sofascore — a significant gap in quality and ambition that makes this one of the most intriguing derbies of the German season.

Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia M Match Info at a Glance

Team News & Injuries

Borussia M’gladbach are without Hugo Bolin, Kota Takai, Tim Kleindienst, and Robin Hack through injury heading into this fixture. FotMob Dortmund are expected to have their strongest available squad on duty with the Champions League spot at stake.

Predicted Borussia M’gladbach XI (4-2-3-1): Moritz Nicolas; Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz; Weigl, Neuhaus; Honorat, Plea, Hack; Cvancara

Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Couto; Silva, Chukwuemeka; Guirassy

Head-to-Head & Key Stats

In the all-time H2H record, Borussia Dortmund dominate with 23 wins compared to M’gladbach’s 8, with 3 draws between the sides. FotMob

The last meeting between the sides ended 2-3 to Dortmund, and in their past 39 encounters, Dortmund have won 27 times. FootyStats The Die Fohlen have rarely found a way to stop BVB in recent memory.

Our Prediction

Dortmund have quality throughout the squad and a burning motivation to protect second place. M’gladbach, while mid-table, are dangerous at home and will look to make this uncomfortable. Guirassy’s finishing and Gross’s creativity should prove decisive in the end. Prediction: Borussia M’gladbach 1–2 Borussia Dortmund.

How to Watch

The Bundesliga match can be followed via Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the USA. Indian fans can catch the action on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. Full international broadcast details are available on the official Bundesliga website.

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